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Bank of England Expected to Begin Rate Cuts in December

A new survey of economists suggests that the Bank of England is likely to reduce interest rates in December, followed by another cut early next year. This marks ...

Consumers Show Strong Preference for .ie Retailers and Website-Based Shopping

New research suggests that Irish consumers continue to place significant trust in established websites when shopping online. The survey, carried out by Core Research on behalf of .ie, ...

UK Inflation Slows in October, Offering Some Relief for Policymakers

New figures from the Office for National Statistics show that consumer price inflation in the UK eased to 3.6 percent in October, down from 3.8 percent in September. ...

Grocery Sales Strengthen as Food Price Inflation Eases

New industry data shows that grocery inflation in Ireland has slowed to 6.06 percent in the twelve weeks to 2 November, down from 6.6 percent in the previous ...

EU Forecast Signals Exceptional Irish Growth in 2025

The latest Autumn 2025 Economic Forecast from the European Commission points to a remarkable surge in Ireland’s economic performance next year. Gross domestic product is expected to expand ...

Public Consultation Opens on the Right to Request Remote Working

The Government has begun a public consultation inviting individuals, employers and interested organisations to share their views on how the right to request remote working is functioning in ...

Why Hiring Processes Now Involve So Many Rounds of Interviews

Many jobseekers are finding that recruitment has become a marathon rather than a sprint. Roles that carry any real responsibility or competitive salary often involve several stages of ...

Pension Auto Enrolment Deadline Approaches for Employers

The Government’s new auto enrolment system, My Future Fund, is due to begin on 1 January 2026, and employers are being urged to prepare now. The final chance ...

ICCL Lodges Complaint Over European Commission’s Use of Generative AI

The Irish Council for Civil Liberties has submitted a formal complaint to the European Ombudsman, raising concerns about the European Commission’s use of generative artificial intelligence in official ...